Scenic Sapphire May 28-June 9 2027 Cruise & Offers | Scenic Cruises

The glittering lights of the Eiffel Tower twinkling in the night sky meandering along the banks of the Seine as you see local life passing by and chic cafes lining the Champs-Élysées are just some of the images conjured when thinking about Paris.

After breakfast, explore Paris with your choice of Paris is a published destination on South of France - A Wine Cruise with Highlights of Paris: Paris to Lyon aboard Scenic Sapphire. It provides the setting for this stage of the journey; arrival, departure, berthing and excursion details are displayed only when they...

After breakfast, transfer via high speed train to Lyon where you will embark the Scenic Sapphire. Our friendly crew will be excited to welcome you on board ready for your 10 night cruise along the Saône and Rhône rivers.

Your Scenic Space-Ship will arrive in Vienne today. Boasting a 2,000-year history, this city is brimming with Roman history, including a terraced theatre, first century temple, ancient baths and the Vienne Pyramid, which was the site of the Roman circus where chariot races would have been held.

Châteauneuf-du-Pape is an historic village in the southern Rhône Valley, famous for its full-bodied red wines made primarily from grenache, syrah and mourvèdre grapes. The name means ‘new castle of the pope’ as it was a papal summer residence in the 14th century.

The southern most point of your journey, Arles is just a few kilometres from the Mediterranean Sea. Founded by Julius Ceasar more than 2,000 years ago, the city is home to the largest number of Roman ruins outside of Rome itself.

Wake in the ancient city of Avignon. Known as the ‘City of the Popes’, it is home to the World Heritage-listed Palais des Papes (Pope’s Palace), the former papal residence in the 14th century when Rome was in turmoil. Avignon is surrounded by wine regions on all sides, with the Rhône Valley to the north and Provence to the south.

Your Scenic Space-Ship will cruise north overnight, arriving in Viviers early this morning. Founded in the fifth century, the city is often described as an open-air museum. Wandering its narrow, zig-zagging lanes, you will feel as though little has changed in the past 1,600 years.

Arrive in the charming town of Tournon early this morning. This hillside village is known for its terraced vineyards, enchanting castle dating back to the 10th century and quaint cobblestoned streets. Tournon is at the centre of the northern Rhône Valley wine region, famous for producing the best Syrah in the world.

Return to Lyon today. France’s culinary capital sits at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers. The city is home to more than 4,000 restaurants – including 20 that hold Michelin stars. Learn more about its rich history, dating back to the days of the Romans, or discover one of the region’s surrounding villages

Dock in the town of Mâcon, which will be your base for exploring the surrounding south Burgundy region. Mâcon sits right on the edge of the river, with picturesque pastel-hued buildings, ancient churches and picturesque quays. It is close to the Burgundy wine region, one of the most famous in France, which produces exceptional Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Gamay and Sparkling wines.

Stay in Mâcon this morning to discover more of the region’s gourmet delights and dramatic architecture. Mâcon is a published destination on South of France - A Wine Cruise with Highlights of Paris: Paris to Lyon aboard Scenic Sapphire.

Your journey concludes this morning. Farewell your fellow guests and Scenic crew, taking with you vivid memories of France’s most famous wine regions. This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. Please refer to our terms and conditions.